About Sakeology Center, Niigata University
Niigata Prefecture, Niigata Sake Brewers Association, and Niigata University have entered into a tripartite agreement with the objectives of establishing Sakeology as an academic discipline covering a broad variety of cultural and scientific fields related to sake, and contributing to the establishment and development of an international hub of Sakeology. To achieve the goals of this agreement, Sakeology Center, Niigata University was established.
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2026.10.30TOPICSNotice of Temporary Closure
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2026.10.30EVENTThe 9th International Sakeology Symposium “Connecting Through Sakeology: Expanding International Collaborative Research and Inter-university Networks through Sakeology × Oenology,” will be held
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2026.10.28EVENTDr. HARA Naofumi will give a lecture at the Historical and Cultural Lecture hosted by the Citizens’ Council for the Establishment of Shibata Museum
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2026.10.07EDUCATIONSakeology A, B and C courses for FY2026 were successfully conducted
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2026.10.02EDUCATIONThe 3rd Sakeology Seminar in FY2026, “Sakeology from the Perspective of Outdoor Education” was held
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2026.07.27EDUCATIONSensory evaluation was conducted in the Sakeology Basic Practice of the master’s program in the Graduate School Sakeology Program for FY2026
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2026.09.16RESEARCHDr. TSENG Kuo-Che and Dr. KISHI Yasuyuki’s research on the 100-year history of Taiwan’s sake industry was published in “Global Food History”
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2026.07.30RESEARCHThe 2nd Sakeology Seminar in FY2026, “The Potential of Sake as a Cultural Mediator in International Collaborative Fieldwork: Practice in the Miyauchi-Settaya Area” was held
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2026.05.25RESEARCHThe 1st Sakeology Seminar in FY2026, “Can a Computer Recommend the ‘Next Glass’?,” was held
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2026.10.30EVENTThe 9th International Sakeology Symposium “Connecting Through Sakeology: Expanding International Collaborative Research and Inter-university Networks through Sakeology × Oenology,” will be held
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2026.10.28EVENTDr. HARA Naofumi will give a lecture at the Historical and Cultural Lecture hosted by the Citizens’ Council for the Establishment of Shibata Museum
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2026.03.19EVENT“Niigata University NEXUS Project: Network of Exhibitions for Xploration of University Scholarship” project is now underway
![The 9th International Sakeology Symposium will be jointly hosted by Niigata University, Niigata Prefecture, and the Niigata Sake Brewers Association on December 5 and 6, 2026, at Toki Messe in Niigata City. The symposium will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend either in person or online.
The theme of this year’s symposium is “Connecting Through Sakeology: Expanding International Collaborative Research and Inter-university Networks through Sakeology × Oenology.” This symposium will bring together researchers from Japan and abroad to promote the advancement of sakeology and foster international academic exchange.
In Session 1, researchers from the University of Bordeaux (France), UC Davis (USA), and the University of Adelaide (Australia) will introduce the latest research achievements and initiatives in oenology and related fields.
In Session 2, culinary expert NAKAJIMA Yuka will lead a sake tasting and food-pairing experience, where participants can learn about the harmony between sake and cuisine. A networking reception will also be held, offering an opportunity to explore a variety of pairings involving sake, wine, and Niigata cuisine.
In Session 3, researchers from Japanese universities promoting sakeology will share their research and discuss inter-university collaboration and the development of researcher networks.
We hope this symposium will provide an opportunity to explore both the present and future of sakeology while learning about the unique research activities carried out at participating universities. We sincerely look forward to your participation.
▷https://sake.niigata-u.ac.jp/en/news/7123/
[How to Apply]
Please complete and submit the application form.
https://forms.office.com/r/gVZ3Yj1TkC
Registration Deadline: December 1, 2026 (Tue)
Program details will be announced once they are finalized.
Registration for each session will close once capacity is reached.
Participants in Session 2 (Sake Tasting & Pairing Experience) are kindly requested not to drive to the venue, as alcoholic beverages will be served.
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